LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 4 -- The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: * * * - Award honors memory of late Arkansas Farm Bureau President Stanley Reed * * * Trent Dabbs is the 2019 recipient of the Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award from the Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation. Dabbs accepted the award Dec. 4, during the organization's 85th annual conference at the State House Convention Center in Little Rock. Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach and Charlene Reed, wido  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 6 -- The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Rich Hillman of Carlisle was elected as Arkansas Farm Bureau's new president, and Mike Freeze of Little Rock was chosen as the agriculture advocacy organization's new vice president Friday morning. Both were selected during Farm Bureau's 85th Annual Convention at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Delegates also elected six other board members during the final day of the event. Hillman, 5  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: * * * - Benton County Women's Leadership Committee and Monroe County's Jana Carroll Receive Awards * * * The Women's Leadership Committee from Benton County is the Outstanding County Women's Program award winner for 2019. The group was recognized Dec. 5, during Arkansas Farm Bureau's 85th Annual Conference at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. It was a repeat win for the ladies who also  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 4 -- The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: * * * - Carlisle's Bokker is Outstanding New Ag Educator, Clinton High also honored * * * Arkansas Farm Bureau recognized Tim Cunningham of Cedar Ridge High School in Independence County as its Outstanding Ag Educator. Carlisle High School's Carly Bokker earned the Outstanding New Ag Educator Award, and Clinton High School grabbed the top spot as the Outstanding Ag Education Program. All were recogni  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 5 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: PETA has obtained a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report revealing a recent violation of law at Cypress Valley Meat Company, LLC, in Pottsville. In response, PETA sent a letter today calling on Pottsville City Attorney Deidre Luker to review the matter and, as appropriate, file criminal cruelty-to-animals charges against the facility and the worker(s) responsible for shooting  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 6 -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news: That is, if you happen to be attending the USA Rice Outlook Conference here starting Sunday evening!. "The new issue will be included in each Outlook registration packet and, and along with rice industry news is a tribute to the many sponsors who generously support the conference," said Whole Grain Editor Michael Klein. "You'll see ads for each one, a gentle reminder for you to stop by their booths in the Exhibit H  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 4 -- The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Randy Veach took the podium at Arkansas Farm Bureau's 85th annual convention today to give his final address to members as the organization's president. Veach, a third-generation farmer from Manila, is completing his 11th term as Arkansas Farm Bureau president, and has served on the board for 20 years. Veach announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election. A new president will be   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 4 -- The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: * * * - County organization receives President's Award * * * White County is the state's top county Farm Bureau organization for 2019. Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach and Vice President Rich Hillman presented the organization's President's Award to White County President John Hamilton, Dec. 4, at the 85th Annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention at the State House Convention Center in Little  more